Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown San Diego
Beginner cooking classes in Downtown San Diego are the perfect fit for those looking to brush up on their culinary skills. If you truly have little idea on how to go about preparing a meal, join up with talented chefs as they give you skills to last a lifetime. Before long you will feel like a gourmet chef as you create a culinary masterpiece of your very own. Discover flavor combinations to make an outstandingly appetizing meal. Book now.
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Classic Italian Dining
$85
Cooking Class
$85
From starters to dessert, this charming collection of Italian dishes is a meal worth creating. There's a selection of hearty Italian specialties waiting for you in this exciting interactive cooking class. Chef Fabio enters the kitchen to share wisdom and demonstrate how to create your own fabulous Old World...
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Chef Fabio
Serving the San Diego area
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Vegetarian Taste of Thailand
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Create a flavorful, vegetarian-friendly menu inspired by authentic Thai ingredients. Thai cuisine presents an ideal canvas for making vegetarian dishes with a bold, satisfying twist. Let Chef Krong be your guide through this interactive cooking class as she teaches you how to create Thai menu items that skip the meat...
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Chef Krong
Serving the San Diego area
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Colorful Delights of Summer
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Perfecting Blissful Summer Confections. Summer flavors shine in this 3-hour chef-led cooking class, the star being the all-so-delightful macarons! You'll create two tasty flavors—s’mores and cherry cheesecake, creating the perfect batter, piping the ideal shape, mixing up delicious fillings, and assembling your...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Classic Italian Desserts
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn how to make an delectable assortment of customizable Italian desserts. This cooking class will teach you everything you need to know to make popular Italian desserts. Prepare these treats like a pro and customize your sweet creations with Chef ShaSha’s expert guidance.
First, you'll whip up creamy and rich...
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Chef ShaSha
Serving the San Diego area
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Fundamental Dessert Techniques
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the art of making elevated, individually portioned desserts with Chef Rachel. In this dessert-focused cooking class, you'll learn the foundational techniques behind three classic sweet treats. Chef Adina will guide you while balancing delicate flavors to enhance silky panna cotta, smooth crème brûlée and...
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Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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Thai Cuisine Fundamentals
$179
Cooking Class
$179
Join Chef Jordan on an immersive culinary tour of Thailand! Cuisine in Thailand is the result of influences primarily from India and China, and is popular internationally for its unique range of flavor profiles that cater to a variety of preferences. Drawing heavily upon fresh ingredients from the earth, it has...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Magical Mediterranean Menu
$115
Cooking Class
$115
The sunshine flavors of this beloved region are within reach in these stunning selections. Bring a touch of gourmet goodness to your dining lineup with this hands-on cooking class from Chef Fabio. You'll make Mediterranean favorites representing the best of European cuisine in a singular spread brimming with fresh...
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Chef Fabio
Serving the San Diego area
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Homemade Fair Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get your ticket to nostalgic carnival flavors. Step right up and take a shot at some of your favorite fair creations with this super fun cooking class. You'll learn from top chefs how to recreate the hottest treats on the grounds, including funnel cakes with all the goodies, double crust blueberry pie and ooey gooey...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Thai Cooking 101
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn the basics of Thai cooking with some of Thailand's most popular dishes. Chef Krong teaches you some of the basic fundamentals to Thai food in this hands-on cooking class. With a menu featuring some of the most well-loved Thai dishes, this interactive experience introduces the unique flavors and techniques that...
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Chef Krong
Serving the San Diego area
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Global Bread Baking Secrets
$179
Cooking Class
$179
Learn how to bake three essential breads, including pita, rye and banana. Knead, bake and taste your way through this hands-on bread-making cooking class, perfect for home bakers of all levels. Led by an esteemed baker Chef Jordan, you’ll prepare three sweet and savory bread recipes to create a cozy...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Tacos & Mexican Culinary Traditions
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring Mexico traditions to your table. Enjoy a fiesta in the kitchen with this hands-on cooking class! You'll learn from expert chefs how to make flavorful carne asada fajitas, homemade guacamole and crowd-pleasing street corn slathered in queso. You’ll also practice the art of fresh, handmade corn tortillas, which...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Provençal French Cuisine
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Discover classic French techniques with this regional menu inspired by the south of France. In this interactive cooking class, you'll join Chef Adina for an exploration of French cuisine highlighting the region of Provence. This rustic meal elevates classic ingredients with a traditional style of French cooking....
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Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.